Gunsmithing Adjustable cheek piece bolts

[youngun]

G'day
Probably the dumbest question I have ever asked but does any one know what you would call the bolts with plastic nuts that come with most kits? I have made a kydex cheek piece for my Savage and currently running standard bolts with wing nuts which looks shocking.

I've searched over the internet yet found nothing.

Cheers

 

[Brenneman]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

I went to my local hardware store and in the specialty bolt bins they had the plastic knobs like you see on some rifles. Those paired with a black lag bolt and it looks pretty good. I think they were only a few bucks each and were right next other style knobs like T knobs and even knobs for your grill!
Hope that helps a little bit.

 

[youngun]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

Cheers, I'll raid the hardware tomorrow but I doubt I will find much as they aren't overly well stocked.

 

[jrm850]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

Looking for something like this?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastic-machine-component-knobs/=l37p6v

 

[seanh]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

you may find something at the hardware store but it probably won't be what you want.


check out these sites...

http://www.hammfg.com/dci/products/accessories/1421b

http://www.carrlane.com/catalog/index.cf...73C3B2853524759

http://www.accuratescrew.com/CatalogPage.aspx?ProdCat=STHMKNLH

http://www.reidsupply.com/products/fasteners-hardware/fasteners/screws/thumb-knurled-head-screws/

 

[Ranger413]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

What you seek is a carriage bolt. It has a rounded head with the first 1/4" or so of the shank squared off. That prevents the bolt from spinning as you tighten things down, plus the round head makes for a smooth appearance/feel. You'll need one long enough to cross the stock and cheekpiece and then engage the threads on whatever nut you're using. From the pics I've seen I'm guessing 3/8" carriage bolt by about 2" or 2 1/2" would do.

 

[Topstrap]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

Might check out this place also, big assortment of those things.

http://t-nuts.com/

Topstrap

 

[Brenneman]

Re: Adjustable cheek piece bolts

Yes thank you Ranger carriage bolts not lag bolts. I found all my stuff at Menards and it works/looks great! I also used rubber washers between the cheek riser and stock...not sure if I needed to but it seems to hold fine and not move around!